…midsection will have on feed prices. “I think our corn and soybean crops are in big trouble,” he said. “We’re facing the most stressful conditions in five years.” A large…
China Approves More GMO Crops
…The moves come as China promised to speed up the review process for GMO crops. While GMO crops can’t be planted for food in the country, corn and soybeans can…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…the ARC-CO program by 5 percent for corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum and other minor crops. Support a cotton lint program and/or designating cotton seed as an “other oilseed” to make…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…environmental sustainability of legume crops, which account for 27 percent of the world´s primary crop production. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
…Wenger, President of the California Farm Bureau Federation, highlighted the need for continued investment in the needs of specialty crops. “Considering that specialty crop programs receive 1% of the total…
AgNet West Radio Celebrates Five Years
…in specialty crops. AgNet West now has the strongest on-air team in it’s history with News Director Sabrina Hill, Operations Manager Taylor Hillman and Multi-Media Journalist Brian German. The original…
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
…specialty crops. LaVigne stressed the importance of promoting a climate of innovation through the funding of critical Farm Bill research programs, and the enactment of clear and consistent, science-based policies…
Agri View: Organic Foods Growing
…the beginning, shoppers had to do an extensive search just to locate organic retailers. It was mostly those that produce the organic crops. Well, today there are retail stores for…
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
…After all, they are responsible for pollinating approximately 250,000 plants species. About 7 years ago their efforts contributed to approximately19-billion dollars worth of agricultural crops in the U-S. This figure…
Agri View: Feral Hog Fight
…hunting club. Today, total damage to land, crops, and wildlife in the United States is pegged at 1.5 billion dollars every year. They are now a problem in 38 states….
Protecting Pollinators Through New Certification Program
…of a grower’s land to habitat. This can be a combination of permanent features such as hedgerows and temporary resources like flowering cover crops. Requirements also include providing nesting sites…
Western View: Ventura County
…job of it. And they do a great job of growing berries — as well as Avocados, celery, and lots of cut flowers and row crops. With an annual gross…
States Sue EPA to Prevent Insecticide Use
…the data they based the decision on. Chlorpyrifos is commonly sprayed on citrus fruits, apples, cherries, and other crops. Dow, the maker of the product, did not immediately respond to…
Agri View: Transporting Crops
Everett Griner talks about how transporting crops has changed in today’s Agri View. Transporting Crops Growing food and fiber on our farms is one thing. Getting it to consumers is…